In 1985 I made the decision to enter the sign business as a
hand lettering sign maker. Over the years my design
abilities developed and business grew. I hand lettered signs
for Albertson's, Long John Silvers, Colorado State University
and a host of other local businesses.
My early school years were packed full of Architectural
Drafting and commercial design classes. Fortunately this
formal training gave me the foundation necessary for
creating architectural "period" sign designs that have
historical, architectural and advertising relevance.
My self-taught style soon won favor with Sign Craft Magazine
where I was a featured artist and also submitted a 3 part
article on sign selling.
I soon branched into Identity Graphic Design... the process
of creating a company's "image" and creating their graphic
standards for consistency in advertising.
I have always designed logos with an eye for "outdoor
readability at a distance" which is why my designs usually
work very well for signage applications as well as print
advertising.
I spent several years working in electric sign shops learning,
studying and working hands-on in other departments like
sales, estimating, purchasing, fabrication, paint and install. I
found my passion in architectural monument sign design.
In 2007 I was awarded a 1st and 3rd place for Monument
Sign Designing in Signs of the Times magazines'
International Design Competition. (special thanks to John
Shaw of DaVinci Sign Systems for entering the projects into
the competition)
In September of 2008 I started writing a monthly column on
Sign Design for Sign Business Magazine. Here is the link to
the magazine's on-line version. (start with September)
http://www.nbm.com/digital/edition/sb
If you have a unique sign project that needs
"Charbonization", send me an email and I'll show you how
easy it is to close the account with a great design.
Best Regards,
Matt Charboneau
hand lettering sign maker. Over the years my design
abilities developed and business grew. I hand lettered signs
for Albertson's, Long John Silvers, Colorado State University
and a host of other local businesses.
My early school years were packed full of Architectural
Drafting and commercial design classes. Fortunately this
formal training gave me the foundation necessary for
creating architectural "period" sign designs that have
historical, architectural and advertising relevance.
My self-taught style soon won favor with Sign Craft Magazine
where I was a featured artist and also submitted a 3 part
article on sign selling.
I soon branched into Identity Graphic Design... the process
of creating a company's "image" and creating their graphic
standards for consistency in advertising.
I have always designed logos with an eye for "outdoor
readability at a distance" which is why my designs usually
work very well for signage applications as well as print
advertising.
I spent several years working in electric sign shops learning,
studying and working hands-on in other departments like
sales, estimating, purchasing, fabrication, paint and install. I
found my passion in architectural monument sign design.
In 2007 I was awarded a 1st and 3rd place for Monument
Sign Designing in Signs of the Times magazines'
International Design Competition. (special thanks to John
Shaw of DaVinci Sign Systems for entering the projects into
the competition)
In September of 2008 I started writing a monthly column on
Sign Design for Sign Business Magazine. Here is the link to
the magazine's on-line version. (start with September)
http://www.nbm.com/digital/edition/sb
If you have a unique sign project that needs
"Charbonization", send me an email and I'll show you how
easy it is to close the account with a great design.
Best Regards,
Matt Charboneau
| 2007 Signs of the Times International Sign Design Winner |
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